Classroom Confidential: What Teachers (and Parents) Really Need This Fall

Between lesson plans, classroom decorations, and remembering which child is allergic to peanuts, teachers and parents alike are prepping for another whirlwind of a school year. While we stock the supply closets and refresh the lunchboxes, it’s comforting to know that many of our Nasuni customers are behind the beloved brands that make our fall routines a little smoother.

Here’s our roundup of what you really need this fall, based on some of the wonderful products Nasuni customers work to produce every single day.

The Paper Trail

From permission slips to spelling tests, school runs on paper. That’s where Paperworks Industries and Placon Corporation step in. Whether it’s paperboard packaging for snack boxes, folders for organizing assignments, or the notepads stacked on every teacher’s desk, their products support the backbone of daily learning environments. Their materials may not get a gold star, but they certainly earn an A+ in classroom utility.

Books That Make the Grade

Building a well-rounded library is always top of mind for teachers and parents. Barnes & Noble makes it easy to stock shelves with everything kids need; phonics books for beginners, novels for teens, and college prep titles for the road ahead. Those stories spark everything from engaging read-alouds to focused guided reading sessions, fueling curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. And for the youngest learners, Smyths Toys Superstores brings the fun with workbooks, puzzles, and playful books that help build a strong foundation.

Tech That Survives the School Year

Let’s face it: kids + devices = accidents waiting to happen. Tablets get dropped, backpacks get flung, and chargers go missing. Otterbox has your back (and your screen). Their ultra-durable phone and tablet accessories are the unsung heroes of the modern classroom and household tech setup. Teachers love them for protecting school-issued devices; parents swear by them at home.

Once the learning goes digital, tools from companies like Mattel, with their tech-integrated learning toys, help bridge the gap between educational content and hands-on engagement. Their products support STEM skill-building in ways that feel more like fun than schoolwork.

Extra Credit Supplies

Crayons, markers, glue sticks, and art projects don’t organize themselves. Inteplast Group delivers classroom storage bins, plastic folders, packaging, and more to help keep creative chaos under control. Teachers can maintain tidy art corners and keep supplies easy to grab for young learners.

What about those more whimsical, motivational touches? Smyths Toys Superstores (again!) offers colorful, character-driven rewards, stickers, and fun pencil toppers that bring joy to even the most reluctant student. Their toy and learning products help create classroom environments that are both fun and functional.

The Wellness & Clean-Up Essentials

Back-to-school can be germ central. Ulta Salon stocks kid-friendly hygiene products that are gentle, effective, and fun, perfect for backpacks, lockers, and classrooms. When it comes to those inevitable early school mornings, Amgen‘s wellness products help families stay energized and resilient through the week.

On the cleaning front, keeping the classroom and home tidy is no small feat. That’s where SharkNinja comes in. Their cordless vacuums tackle post-craft-time glitter, spilled cereal, and even crumbled-up science fair tri-folds in seconds. No parent or teacher should be without one!

Commuting in Style

Let’s not forget one of the most iconic parts of the school day: the ride itself. Blue Bird, a Nasuni customer and a leading manufacturer of school buses, keeps millions of students moving safely every morning and afternoon. Their bright yellow buses symbolize the start of learning for countless children and ensure that the journey to and from school is as reliable as the classroom experience itself.

Beyond Back-to-School

Nasuni customers help families and educators tackle every corner of the school year, including keeping devices safe, making mornings manageable, and ensuring that campuses are fully connected.

Furthermore, as learning goes increasingly digital, schools and universities rely on Nasuni itself to protect student data and keep collaboration moving at lightning speed. It’s proof that when everyday essentials meet modern infrastructure, everyone from kindergarteners to college IT teams can focus on what really matters: learning.